All stories by Richard Ouzounian on BroadwayStars

Thursday, September 1, 2011

The Big Interview: Kim Cattrall by Richard Ouzounian

Canadian star of Sex and the City is bringing Private Lives to Toronto and New York.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:53AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ouzounian in London: Ghost the musical truly comes to life by Richard Ouzounian

Hamilton’s Caissie Levy stars in the adaptation of the 1990 Oscar winning film.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:27PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Review: Second City’s latest show is hilarious by Richard Ouzounian

Four new cast members in latest Second City show gives it real zip and excitement.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:00PM

Ouzounian: Stratford’s Superstar troubles the Times by Richard Ouzounian

Powerful publication gives the hit show its first quibbling review. Will this keep it from Broadway?

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:33PM
Sunday, August 28, 2011

Ouzounian: Canadian musicians honour American tragedy by Richard Ouzounian

Tom Cochrane, Natalie McMaster, Ben Heppner among luminaries who will perform American songs in charitable 9/11 tribute.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 05:52PM
Friday, August 19, 2011

Review: Sinatra and Tharp make magic in Come Fly Away by Richard Ouzounian

The mixture of Frank Sinatra’s singing and Twyla Tharp’s choreography is simply inspired.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 08:04AM
Thursday, August 18, 2011

Barry Manilow: He still writes the songs by Richard Ouzounian

New album ”15 Minutes” is inspired by Andy Warhol and Britney Spears.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:40PM

The McAnuff legacy by Richard Ouzounian

Artistic director Des McAnuff lifted the Stratford Festival to new heights. Soon he departs and a search is underway for someone to replace him.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:13AM
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Review: Soulpepper’s Exit the King lacks the royal touch. by Richard Ouzounian

Oliver Dennis effective as a dying monarch.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:17AM
Monday, August 15, 2011

Shaw loses top billing at Shaw Festival by Richard Ouzounian

No play by the Festival’s namesake on its mainstage theatre next year for the first time in its history

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 03:36PM
Sunday, August 14, 2011

Review: Totem is Cirque du Soleil’s most entertaining show in years by Richard Ouzounian

Robert Lepage’s direction gives the Cirque touring show format new zip and fun

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 05:23PM
Saturday, August 13, 2011

Review: The Misanthrope is stylish but unsatisfying by Richard Ouzounian

Moliere comedy has plenty of panache, but never really connects.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:04AM
Friday, August 12, 2011

Perfect Weekend: Master Manhattan in 2 days, 2 nights by Richard Ouzounian

The City of New York wants us to be aware of the vibrant world that lies just south of the World Trade Center site.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

Dancin’ Man by Richard Ouzounian

John Selya burns up the stage for Twyla Tharp, whether the music is by Billy Joel or Frank Sinatra.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Thursday, August 11, 2011

Review: The Homecoming at Stratford is bleakly brilliant by Richard Ouzounian

Harold Pinter’s study of the ultimate dysfunctional family brilliantly acted by Brian Dennehy and the cast,

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:42PM

Canada vs. Australia: The upside of down under by Richard Ouzounian

Richard Ouzounian's journey through Australia reveals traits that Canada should mimic, and some we shouldn't.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:02PM

Six Meals In . . . Lower Manhattan by Richard Ouzounian

From David Burke's opus to retro burgers, there's lots to enjoy near the tip of New York's most popular burough.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:38PM

Review: Hosanna at Stratford a bit of a drag by Richard Ouzounian

Problems with accents and tone sink the production.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:48AM
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Broadway opening for Jesus Christ Superstar looks likelier by Richard Ouzounian

But Stratford artistic director says deal isn't done yet to take hit production to New York.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:49PM
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

All-Canadian team saddles up for War Horse by Richard Ouzounian

Mirvish announces cast for Toronto production of hit play.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:00AM
Sunday, August 7, 2011

Review: Topdog/Underdog features two top performances by Richard Ouzounian

Pulitzer Prize-winning play about two black brothers packs a punch.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 03:09PM
Friday, August 5, 2011

On the Road with Carrie Fisher by Richard Ouzounian

Carrie Fisher is perhaps best known for the intergalactic travels she took as the Princess of Alderaan in Star Wars (turn right at Tatooine and watch out for the asteroids) but she’s cover…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:46PM

On the Road with Carrie Fischer by Richard Ouzounian

Carrie Fisher is perhaps best known for the intergalactic travels she took as the Princess of Alderaan in Star Wars (turn right at Tatooine and watch out for the asteroids) but she’s cover…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:25PM

All the world’s their stage by Richard Ouzounian

Totem, opening in Toronto on Wednesday, is just one of 22 shows Cirque du Soleil has on the go around the world.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Thursday, August 4, 2011

Arden’s Greatest Hurts by Richard Ouzounian

Jann Arden, award-winning vocalist and judge on the new TV show Canada Sings, has been through a lot in her life.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 06:27PM
Monday, August 1, 2011

Shaw Festival to take chance on Ragtime by Richard Ouzounian

Musical that premiered here in 1996 to be festival’s big musical next summer.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:00PM
Friday, July 29, 2011

Brian Dennehy: Finding the laughter inside the darkness by Richard Ouzounian

Veteran actor is loving his turns at Stratford

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:29PM
Thursday, July 28, 2011

From Stratford, Ont., to Stratford, England by Richard Ouzounian

Simon Marsden moved from Ontario to Macau to becoming head of production for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 05:21PM
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Additions to Billy Elliot shine by Richard Ouzounian

Is it possible for a great show to get greater?

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:20PM
Saturday, July 23, 2011

Review: The Marvelous Wonderettes are pure Wonder Bread by Richard Ouzounian

Musical about a 50s girl group is hopelessly simplistic.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Friday, July 22, 2011

Paul Nolan, Superstar by Richard Ouzounian

Stratford actor faces the greatest challenge of his life on the opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM

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